Yomiuri Editorial

Health Checkups for Expectant Mothers: Generous Support Needed for Prenatal Care

Managing the health of mother and child during pregnancy is essential for a safe delivery. However, some people feel the financial burden. It is ho...

January 26, 2026

40 Million Foreign Visitors to Japan: Urgent Measures Should Be Implemented to Tackle Overtourism

Foreign visitors to Japan have steadily increased, and negative effects from overtourism have been notable. The public and private sectors should a...

January 25, 2026

Videos of Student Violence: Careless Posting Could Constitute Illegal Act

Videos capturing student violence at schools have been widely shared. Careless posting of such videos on social media risks legal liability. Such a...

January 25, 2026

Dissolution of Lower House: Voters’ Choices Gain Weight in Era of Multiparty Politics / Evaluate Not Just Ideologies But Policies As Well

Can the ruling coalition — the Liberal Democratic Party, led by Japan’s first female prime minister, and its partner the Japan Innovation Party — s...

January 24, 2026

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant: Safety Should Be Highest Priority in Restarting Reactor

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. restarted the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture for the...

January 23, 2026

Pledges to Cut Consumption Tax: Parties Should Not Compete to Offer More Irresponsible Populist Policies

All major parties running in the House of Representatives election scheduled for Feb. 8 have pledged to cut the consumption tax rate.

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January 23, 2026

Ruling on Abe Shooting: Misfortune Cannot Excuse Despicable Act of Violence

No matter how harsh the family environment behind the crime may have been, acts of violence to settle grudges are absolutely unforgivable. The judi...

January 22, 2026

Gas Fields in East China Sea: Japan Must Not Get Used to China’s Self-righteousness

It is obvious that China’s unilateral pursuit of gas field development in the East China Sea violates the agreement between Japan and China. The Ja...

January 22, 2026

Preparations for Lower House Election: Such an Unprecedented Event Demands Meticulous Management

The preparation period for the upcoming House of Representatives election is short. Also, it will be held in the depths of winter. The burden on lo...

January 21, 2026

Stagnant Chinese Economy: Structural Distortion Has Deepened Further

With no end in sight to the prolonged real estate slump, an overreliance on exports has become increasingly apparent. It can be said that structura...

January 21, 2026

PM Announces Dissolution: Can Takaichi Build A System To Advance Policy Measures?

“I bet my future” on the House of Representatives election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s declaration of her intention to dissolve the lower hous...

January 20, 2026

Trump’s 1st Year: Hard to Believe This President Has Made America Great

In just one year, U.S. President Donald Trump seems to have transformed the United States from a leader of democracy into an authoritarian country....

January 20, 2026

Europe’s EV Policy: Idealism Wavers in Face of Reality

The European Union, which is highly environmentally conscious, has been forced to make adjustments to its electric vehicle strategy. It can be said...

January 19, 2026

Disaster-Related Deaths: Efforts Needed to Ensure Smooth Certification Reviews

Every time a major disaster has occurred, such as the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Kumamoto Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, affec...

January 19, 2026

Greenland: U.S. Territorial Ambitions Are Anachronistic

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic.

January 18, 2026